US Bridges

Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. N.E. Ft. Hunter · Structure no. 000000000014402

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 443; SR 0443
CrossesFishing Creek
Location3 Mi. N.E. Ft. Hunter
RouteState Highway 443
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36722, -76.86354
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2024)
Projected traffic1,812 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$555,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 443; SR 0443 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.